A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1560705 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1560964 epoch_slot_no: 5764 block_no: 1560631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-20 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cbe571fd6effc908af6064fd1c4adbc4bfeba7dab505fa6e99bb541b285f880Block Operator
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